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ASSOCIATION
OF NEGROS PRODUCERS In 1998, ATC joined Association
of Negros Producers (ANP).
ANP is a non-stock, non-profit and non-political
organization composed of professionals, entrepreneurs and housewives.
Its establishment in 1988 was inspired by the sugar crisis that
left about 150, 000 workers without employment.
It aims to represent, promote and lobby the
interest of small and medium scale producers in Negros Occidental.
Furthermore, it aims to develop the capabilities of SME manufacturers
to face the challenges of global competition through trainings,
trade promotions and linkages with government and non-government
agencies.
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METRO
BACOLOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY In 1998,
Alter Trade became a member of Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (MBCCI).
It is an organization of businessmen whose role
is to protect the business sectors' interest in Metro Bacolod.
Likewise it creates business opportunities for the development
of Bacolod.
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PHILIPPINE
EXPORTER'S CONFEDERATION In 1996, ATC became a
member of the Philippine Exporter's Confederation (PHILEXPORT).
PHILEXPORT is the umbrella organization of Philippine
exporters accredited under the Export Development Act (EDA) of
1994. It is a non-stock, non-profit private organization born
out of the unification of the Philippine Exporters Foundation
and the Confederation of Philippine Exporters last October 1991.
It is mandated to strengthen the country's export industry through
its export promotion and development programs.
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International
Federation of Alternative Trade (IFAT) In 1993,
Alter Trade Corporation (ATC) became a full member of the International
Federation of Alternative Trade (IFAT).
IFAT is a global network of over 160 Fair Trade
organizations in more than 50 countries, which works to improve
the livelihoods and well being of disadvantaged people in developing
countries and to change the unfair structures of international
trade.
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International
Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
In 1995, ATC became a full member of International Federation
of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM).
IFOAM is the worldwide umbrella organization
of the organic agriculture movement with about 750 member organizations
and institutions in about 100 countries all over the world. Founded
in 1972.
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NATURLAND
ATC's muscovado sugar has been certified organic by Naturland
since 1996.
Naturland is an organization accredited by International
Federation of Agriculture Movements (IFOAM).
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ASIA FAIR TRADE FORUM In 2002, ATC became
a member of the Asia Fair Trade Forum.
It is an organization of community producer
groups and fair trade exporting companies and parties committed
to the Fair Trade advocacy. The forum defined plans in the areas
of market access, consumer awareness and policy advocacy for the
benefit of members and other disadvantaged producers.
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